The FOCUS Standards

The FOCUS Standards are now available for purchase. (Cost: $300). If you are interested in purchasing them for your cannabis business, click here.

The FOCUS Standards offer the most comprehensive quality and safety standards published to date and provide direction for all facets of cannabis operations. The FOCUS Standards represent two years of collaborative work, first building a diverse, impartial consensus body and then crafting each standard using balanced input methodology. Each standard listed is available as a complete, stand-alone document (custom modular versions for vertically integrated operations may be available on request).

CULTIVATION

Cannabis cultivation is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the world today. It involves a combination of farming and science. The FOCUS cultivation standard covers all aspects of cannabis cultivation, from production plan to harvest practices. The audit process created by FOCUS includes detailed criteria in sixteen categories to guide cannabis cultivation operations. -up to operational stability, continuous improvement and industry-leading performance. read more cannabis cultivation

SECURITY

This FOCUS standard draws on the expertise of law enforcement, security experts, dispensary operators and regulators to define the security guidelines for all aspects of a cannabis operation. It begins with risk assessment and includes requirements for alarm systems, video surveillance, transportation security, background checks, employee training and general operations. read more cannabis security

LABORATORY

This FOCUS standard brings scientific, technical, government and industry experts together to define the rigid requirements for testing and laboratory management. Consumers, regulators, medical professionals and researchers can now access certified specifications to validate product safety, compliance and accuracy. read more cannabis laboratory

PACKAGING | LABELING

The FOCUS standard defines the labeling and packaging requirements using existing nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and over-the counter standards as a baseline and pharmaceutical specifications as necessary. The development committee adds industry knowledge, design-for-manufacturing specifications, state-by-state requirements, and future packaging trends to the standard to assure robustness, consistent and understandable labels so the consumer is properly informed, and guide businesses toward full market access. read more cannabis packaging & labeling